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08 September 2026
RACGP releases Standards for general practices, 6th edition
The Standards your practice is accredited against have been revised. The RACGP released the 6th edition on 26 August 2026, marking 30 years since the…
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07 September 2026
Eastern Health referral updates now in your practice software
EMPHN is pleased to share an exciting update as part of the ongoing work by Eastern Health to strengthen communication between hospital services and primary…
General practice
07 September 2026
VTPHNA expands to Adelaide and changes name
The Victorian and Tasmanian Primary Health Network Alliance (VTPHNA) is now the PHN Southern Alliance, following the welcome admission of Adelaide Primary Health Network. Adelaide…
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24 April 2026
Festival of Nursing 2026 – Elevating Nurses, Transforming Care
When: Thursday, 30 July to Saturday, 1 August 2026 Where: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Melbourne The Festival of Nursing is an annual conference run by…
Events
21 April 2026
National Immunisation Program update – Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy® free for older Australians
From 15 May 2026, the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine Arexvy® will be funded under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) for eligible older adults at increased risk of severe…
General practice
21 April 2026
Now available: Medcast Medicare Business Skills Hub FastTrack – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Assessments
First Nations peoples continue to experience significantly poorer health outcomes, with life expectancy almost 10 years lower than other Australians. General practice plays a key…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
21 April 2026
New statewide referral criteria for children’s orthopaedics conditions
Statewide referral criteria improve access to public hospitals in Victoria by providing clear and concise guidance on when a referral for specialist opinion and management…
General practice
21 April 2026
A simple QI activity to increase Indigenous Health Checks (MBS 715) for PIP quarter 3
Turn insights into action: A Simple QI activity to increase Indigenous Health Checks (MBS 715) for PIP quarter 3 PIP Quarter 3 kicks off on…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
08 April 2026
Upcoming webinar: coordinated heart failure care in general practice
Heart failure continues to drive significant illness, hospitalisation and premature death across Australia, highlighting the need for a primary care focus on systematic recall, coordinated…
Events
08 April 2026
Think measles protection during flu vaccination season
Measles cases are increasing globally, with increased risk of importation leading to outbreaks and local transmission within Victoria. As we head into flu season, co-administration…
General practice
08 April 2026
EMPHN General Practice Engagement Survey – thank you and congratulations to the prize draw winners
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete EMPHN’s General Practice Engagement Survey, which closed earlier this year. We greatly appreciate all who…
General practice
24 March 2026
Urgent care options available during the Easter holidays
With the Easter holiday period approaching, many general practices will be operating on reduced hours or may close. This can leave patients unsure about where…
General practice